September Events at Columbia College Chicago
Aug 31, 2026A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
MoCP Stories
MoCP Exhibition Imagines the Life Emmett Till Might Have Lived
Aug 19, 2026MoCP’s “If Emmett Till Lived: Freedom on American Ground” brings together photographs by 116 artists to honor Till’s unlived life and enduring legacy.
DARKROOM 2026 Marks 50 Years of MoCP
Mar 13, 2026MoCP celebrated its 50th anniversary with DARKROOM 2026, honoring Joel Sternfeld and raising vital support for exhibitions, acquisitions, and student-centered programming at Columbia College Chicago.
Columbia College Chicago and Partners to Host Chicago Premiere of "Meanwhile" with Director Q&A, February 24
Feb 04, 2025Columbia College Chicago and partners will host the Chicago premiere of “Meanwhile,” a powerful documentary about art and resilience directed by Catherine Gund.
New Exhibition, Captured Earth, Opens May 24 at MoCP
May 20, 2024The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago (MoCP) presents "Captured Earth" on view from May 24-August 18, 2024. The exhibition is curated by Kristin Taylor, MoCP curator of academic programs and collections.
DARKROOM Leap Night Celebrates Excellence in Photography on the Rare Extra Day of the Year
Mar 11, 2024Silver Camera Awardee Dawoud Bey was honored at DARKROOM for lasting legacy on Columbia College Chicago’s Photography Department and the Museum of Contemporary Photography (MoCP) .
$110,000 in NEA Grants Awarded to Columbia College Chicago Dance Center, Museum of Contemporary Photography
Feb 07, 2024Columbia College Chicago's Dance Center and Museum of Contemporary Photography received $110,000 in National Endowment for the Arts grants.
What to Watch and Where to Wander This Winter: Columbia Edition
Dec 18, 2023Columbia College Chicago and its creative community of alums, faculty, and students offer plenty of opportunities to keep you entertained this holiday season and beyond.
Arts Management Master's Degree Opens Doors of Opportunity for Museum Professional Jessica Meis
Apr 24, 2023Graduate student works as a collections assistant at Columbia's Museum of Contemporary Photography.
MAM Alum and MFA Student Erica McKeehen on Choosing the Artist’s Life
Mar 13, 2023How a purpose-driven approach has transformed McKeehen’s happiness and her future.
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